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ControllingA10, X10, Xanura, Ebode

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TT455-RT-238 HW5.x and HW6.x

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TT455-RT-238, HW5.xWe have invested in a new tool, capable of showing the exact timing of theX10 signals, and we have perfected the signals send out of the XM10 modem.We recommend you update your HW5.x to the latest firmware.

TT455-RT-238, HW6.xWe have added X10 control in the HW6.x, which is controlled by theCM11/CM12 modems. Since the communication with the CM11/CM12 is by RS232and the CM11/CM12 handles all communication on the power lines, the solution isworking perfectly.

We also added our popular “Easy X10” feature, which allows you to make a very fastand easy setup/control of all House codes (A-P) and Addresses (1-16).

The B&O LIGHT commands, controlon, off, dim and bright.

Works very well.

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The following pages describe:Introduction

X10 description

Easy X10 - HW5 using XM10 modem or HW6 using CM11/CM12 (recommended)

TT455-RT-238 HW5.x - using XM10 modem or TW523 (io interface)

TT455-RT-238 HW6.x - using TI213 modem (RS232)

TT455-RT-238 HW6.x - using CM11/CM12 (RS232, recommended)

Please observeThe supported X10 features (On, Off, Dim, Bright, All Lights Off, etc.)may vary between the above solutions.If you are missing a function, then please contact us.

You specify which solution you are using, by settings it inMemory Map / Settings / X10 PLC (Power Line Carrier)

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First set the X10 PLC setting in the Memory Map

When you have selected which modemyou want to connect to your TT455-RT-238,then disconnect power to theTT455-RT-238.

When you reconnect power to theTT455-RT-238, the modem will check themains power frequency (50 or 60 Hz).

A quick test, is to open the LOG in theConfigurator.

Then activate an X10 controller. When the modem detects the X10 command onthe mains power line, it will send a command 048 to the computer/configurator.

See next pages.

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If you are interested in reading X10 signalsfrom the TT455-RT-238:

Then you need to know how toread the command 048 parameters.Contact LinTronic.

If you are interested in sending X10 signalsfrom a computer to the TT455-RT-238, in orderto control your X10 devices.

Then you need to know how tocontrol command 039 parameters.Contact LinTronic.

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When an X10 Power Line Command is detected, an instruction telegram is send to the computer:<0001048002001001002000000142002236>

We now split this into sections00 01 048 002 001 001 002 000 000 142 002 236

ChecksumSQL Trigger (for database control)SQL Mode (for database control)Parameter 2Parameter 1FunctionAddress CodeHouse CodeReason for this telegramCommand 048 (X10 detected)From TT455-RT-238 (default address 01)To PC (default address (00)

Reason for telegramXM10_NOISE 001 (noise on the powerline)XM10_FREQUENCY 002 (mains line frequency 0, 50 or 60 HZ)XM10_HAF 003 (House, Address and Function detected)XM10_HF 004 (House and Function detected)XM10_EXTENDED 005 (Extended command detected)TI213_DETECTED 006TI213 HAF 007TI213 HF 008TEST 009CM1x_PWRFAIL 010CM1x_READY 011CM1x_HAF 012

House/Address CodeFrom 001 (A) to 016 (P)

FunctionAllUnitsOff 0 HailRequest 8 Parameter 1 - extended dataAllUnitsOn 1 HailAck 9 Parameter 2 - extended dataOn 2 PresetDim 10Off 3 PresetDim_High 11Dim 4 ExtendedData 12Bright 5 StatusIsOn 13AllLightOff 6 StatusIsOff 14ExtendedCode 7 StatusRequest 15

Detected X10 signals sends an RS232 command to the computer

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X10 is a HomeAutomation system sending and receiving:- signals over the existing mains power lines (PLC = Power Line Carrier)- RadioFrequency signals

The signals can be used to turn On/Off the power to your appliances andto adjust the light level of inside and outside lamps/light.

The system offers different type of signal Transmitters and Receivers.

A Transmitter can be a desk-top device connected to the mains, a computer,a remote control or a converter detecting some kind of signal and convertinginto X10 PLC signals.

A typical Transmitter is the Mini-Timer, which can both work as a smart alarm-clockturning on the light in the morning and/or opening curtains, but also offeringrandom control of the light in your absence to make your Home look occupied.

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A wireless receiver is available, receiving signals from wirelesshandheld remote controls or turning lights On/Off upon signalsfrom wireless motion sensors and/ordusk/dawn sensors.

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A typical Receiver could be a Lamp Module which turns the connected lightOn or Off, and adjust the light level Up/Down.

Or an Appliance Module which turn the connected device On or Off.

Such a device could be:- Spots, Lamps, Stereo set, TV, coffee machine, computer, ironing tools,

sprinklers, water pumps, etc.

Special controllers for blinders and shades are available.

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The TT455-RT-238 may send out X10 IR or X10 RF commands (RF require thePowerMid and one/more TM13s to receive the RF signals).

PowerMidIR to RF converter

X10, IRRF

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The TT455-RT-238 may send out X10 RF commands (RF require the PowerMid)- in order to control EBODE products.

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XM10, TW523, TI213CM11, CM12

Regardsless of whether you own a TT455-RT-238 HW5.x or HW6.x theycan bot send the detected X10 signals to the computer, and they can both becontrolled from the computer.

You can send X10 IR sig nals, you can send X10 RF signals and you can sendX10 Power Line Carrier signals.

Contact us if you need more info about the protocol.

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ConfigurationClick GET to read the current configuration of the TT455-RT-238.

Specify which House (A-P) and Address (1-16) should be ACTIVE and whichshould react to LIGHT GO and LIGHT STOP commands.

Then click SET to store the configuration into the TT455-RT-238.

OperationLIGHT <number> <command>

<number> = 1 to 16<command> = GO (on) or STOP (off), UP (bright) or DOWN (dim)

Transmit, TestingYou can test that the TT455-RT-238 and the connected modemFor HW5.x the related modem is XM10.For HW6.x the related modem is CM11/CM12.

Select HOUSE, ADDRESS and FUNCTION and click TEST.

Or add multiple commands to the send list, and click SEND ALL.

Hardware 5.x and X10 XM10 modemSee next section for Hardware 5.x

Hardware 6.x and CM11/CM12 modemSee next section for Hardware 6.x

The CM11/CM12 can also be connected directly to the computer.Use an X10 controller to send a command through the CM11/CM12 to thecomputer.

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Very powerfull solution

The X10 controllers send X10 signals onto the power line.

The X10 power line signals are detected by the XM10 which send the X10command to the TT455-RT-238.

Both the TT455-RT-238 and the computer can receive information of how yourB&O remote is operated. and how your X10 is operated.

The TT455-RT-238 can convert the B&O signals into IR signals or X10 commandsand convert X10 signals into IR signals.

From the computer you can send commands to control products by theTT455-RT-238’s IR signal og digital outputs (relays).

Also the computer can ask the TT455-RT-238 to send X10 signals.

With the easy-to-use “EASY X10” feature, you have a very powerfull solution.

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The TT455-RT-238 HW5.x may be triggered by or control X10 power-line signals.Requires an XM10 or TW523 modem which connects to theback of the TT455-RT-238.

This means you can use X10 signals to control your TT455-RT-238 and henceconvert X10 signals into InfraRed, RS232 og digital outputs.

And you can use your B&O remote to send X10 signals onto the powerlines.

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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR HARDWARE 5 AND X10 XM10Reading X10 signals from the powerlines, is a very timeconsuming process requiring a lot ofresources of the microprocessor, as it must scan the powerlines more than 500 times pr secondin order to detect the signals properly.

Furthermore it must sample about 50 bits and check for correct pattern for the House, Addressand Function codes.

In order to optimize the detection of the B&O remote, we do not want to use resources to scanthe powerlines, if you are not even using X10.

In order for the TT455-RT-238 to determine whether an XM10/TW523 modem is actuallyconnected, the following power-up procedure is required:

1. Insert phone cable into the TT455-RT-2382. Insert phone cable into the XM10/TW5233. Insert XM10/TW523 into the mains power outlet4. Apply power to the TT455-RT-238

The TT455-RT-238 will now measure the mains powerlines frequency:- 50 Hz for Europe (23 vac)- 60 HZ for USA (115 vac)

The TT455-RT-238 will send a command onto the RS232 comport to advise a computer aboutthe frequency detected:

<0001048001050131>

The blue 048 means that an X10 signal is detected.The orange 001 means the data shows the mains power line frequency.The red 050 indicates the carrier frequency (can be 000, 050 or 060).

If the mains powerlines frequency cannot be measured, then the TT455-RT-238 will not spendtime on scanning the power lines for X10 signals, meaning that you will not be able to send orreceiver powerline signals.

Repeat step 1-4, if you later connect an XM10 modem.

PS: As long as TT455-RT-238 is connected to the computer, then the detected X10 signals willbe send to the computer. When TT455-RT-238 is not connected to the computer, then thedetected X10 signal will trigger the memory Map.

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Test that X10 PLC commands from the XM10 can bereceived by the TT455-RT-238 and send to theComputer and Memory Map

Power off the TT455-RT-238

Connect “X10 XM10” to the TT455-RT-238. Insert “X10 XM10” into mains power outlet.

Connect power to the TT455-RT-238. Configurator will read firmware version, etc.The TT455-RT-238 will detect the X10 XM10 and read the local power line frequency (50/60 Hz)

Go to Memory Map / Settings. Select X10 PLC - Hardware 5, XM10.

Go to Memory Map and open Log (Log is not required).

Activate an X10 remote and watch command 048 being received inthe log, and the activated X10 remote function being received inMemory Map.

Make sure X10 PLC is selected as controller.

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Test that X10 PLC commands can be transmitted bythe TT455-RT-238, through the computer to theX10 XM10.

Go to CommandList

Click SHOW ALL

Select X10, X10 PLC - house code matching your house

Mark the code to be tested

Click TEST - and check that your X10 dimmer/relay/device reacts

At the bottom you find the RS232 command controlling the TT455-RT-238.It follows our open protocol.

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Very powerfull solution

The X10 controllers send X10 signals onto the power line.

The X10 power line signals are detected by the CM11/CM12 which send the X10command to the TT455-RT-238.

Both the TT455-RT-238 and the computer can receive information of how yourB&O remote is operated. and how your X10 is operated.

The TT455-RT-238 can convert the B&O signals into IR signals or X10 commandsand convert X10 signals into IR signals.

From the computer you can send commands to control products by theTT455-RT-238’s IR signal og digital outputs (relays).

Also the computer can ask the TT455-RT-238 to send X10 signals.

With the easy-to-use “EASY X10” feature, you have a very powerfull solution.


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The TT455-RT-238 HW6.x may be triggered by or control X10 power-line signals,by means of an CM11/CM12 modem, which connects to the RS232 port of theTT455-RT-238.


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Test that X10 PLC commands from the CM11/CM12can be received by the TT455-RT-238 and send to theComputer and Memory Map

Power off the TT455-RT-238

Connect “X10 CM11/12” to the TT455-RT-238. Insert “X10 CM11/CM12” into mains power outlet.

Connect power to the TT455-RT-238. Configurator will read firmware version, etc.

Go to Memory Map / Settings. Select X10 PLC - Hardware 6, CM11/CM12.

Go to Memory Map and open Log (Log is not required).

Activate an X10 remote and watch command 048 being received inthe log, and the activated X10 remote function being received inMemory Map.

Make sure X10 PLC is selected as controller.

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Test that X10 PLC commands can be transmitted bythe computer, through the TT455-RT-238, and to theX10 CM11/CM12.

Go to CommandList

Click SHOW ALL

Select X10, X10 PLC - house code matching your house

Mark the code to be tested

Click TEST - and check that your X10 dimmer/relay/device reacts

At the bottom you find the RS232 command controlling the TT455-RT-238.It follows our open protocol.

NOTE:We recommend you test the EASY X10.

Hardware 6.x and the CM11/CM12, is the recommended solution for X10.

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The TT455-RT-238 HW6.x may be triggered by or control X10 power-line signals.Requires a TI103 modem which connects to the RS232 port of the TT455-RT-238.


And you can use your B&O remote to send X10 signals onto the powerlines.

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ACT offer another variant for 115 vac/60 Hz.

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IMPORTANT NOTES REGARDING the TI213 interface

Commands to read from or control the TI213, are send out on the baudrate of theTT455-RT-238.

The default baudrate of the TT455-RT-238 is 19200 bps.The default baudrate of the TI213 is 9600 bps.

So, either you must set the TT455-RT-238 to 9600 bps,or you must set the TI213 to 19200 bps (recommended) as shown below (DIP 8 = ON)

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IMPORTANT NOTES FOR HARDWARE 6.x AND TI213

Reading X10 signals from the powerlines, is a timeconsuming process requiring someresources of the microprocessor, as it must send out an RS232 command at least once asecond in order to read the TI213.

In order to optimize the detection of the B&O remote, we do not want to use resources to readthe TI213, if you are not even using X10.

In order for the TT455-RT-238 to determine whether a TI213 modem is actually connected, thefollowing power-up procedure is required:

1. Insert custom made RS232 cable into the TT455-RT-2382. Insert custom made RS232 cable into the TI2133. Insert TI213 into the mains power outlet4. Apply power to the TT455-RT-238

After power-up, the TT455-RT-238 will wait 10 seconds before starting to read data from theTI213. This delay period allows you to connect the TT455-RT-238 to the computer and start aconfiguration without the TT455-RT-238 sending out data to the TI213 every second. If theTT455-RT-238 detects the Configurator during the first 10 seconds, it will abort reading theTI213 every second and wait for a new power-up.

After the 10 seconds delay - if no computer is detected - TT455-RT-238 will detect the TI213and send a command to the computer to advise whether a TI213 was detected on comport 1:

<0001048006000131>

The blue 048006 means that a TI213 was tested.The red 000 (000 or 213) indicates whether it was detected (000 = not detected, 213 =detected).

If the TI213 cannot be detected, then the TT455-RT-238 will not spend time scanning for it,meaning that you will not be able to send or receiver powerline signals.

You will still be able to send infrared signals (IR and IRRF).

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SQL MODE / TRIGGERThe SQL mode/Trigger are calculated from the detected House, Address and Function.

ExampleHouseCode A = 142 ASCII of HouseCode + 77, A = 65 + 77 = 142Address 4 ON = 26 (Address - 1) * 8 + Function = (4 - 1) * 8 + 2 = 26

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7HOUSE MODE ADDRESS ALL UNITS OFF ALL UNITS ON ON OFF DIM BRIGHT

A 142 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7B 143 2 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15C 144 3 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23D 145 4 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31E 146 5 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39F 147 6 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47G 148 7 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55H 149 8 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63I 150 9 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71J 151 10 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79K 152 11 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87L 153 12 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95M 154 13 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103N 155 14 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111O 156 15 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119P 157 16 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127

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